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Ethan Hawke
Book News
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Ethan Hawke to Release New Novel A Bright Ray of Darkness
The book tells the story of a young man making his Broadway debut as his marriage collapses.
Bob Avian
Obituaries
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Bob Avian, Tony-Winning Choreographer of A Chorus Line and More, Dies at 83
Avian also worked on Dreamgirls, Miss Saigon, and many other productions.
Ollie Jones and Clem Garrity
Theater News
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Exclusive: UK Experience Company Swamp Motel to Bring Interactive Plymouth Point to USA
The virtual piece is a mixture of theater and gaming.
Emily Redpath and Sam Tutty in <em>Romeo and Juliet</em>
Film News
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New Filmed Production of Romeo and Juliet to Star Sam Tutty, Emily Redpath, and Derek Jacobi
The Shakespeare drama was filmed under tight Covid restrictions.
Tiler Peck Remembers Rebecca Luker in This Week's Flashback Friday
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Tiler Peck Remembers Rebecca Luker in This Week's Flashback Friday
Peck provides new context for a rehearsal room performance from Little Dancer that we filmed in 2014.
Melissa Errico
Commentary
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Melissa Errico Reflects on Finding the Music in a Turbulent Year
From Covid quarantining to Inauguration Day, Errico discusses music's promise of hope.
Derek DelGaudio will perform <em>In & Of Itself</em> at the Daryl Roth Theatre through December 30.
Theater News
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Derek DelGaudio's Off-Broadway Magic Comes to Hulu; Find Out What Else Is Coming Up
Hershey Felder's Before Fiddler is coming; tickets are now available.
Our Favorite Broadway Bernie Sanders Memes From Inauguration Day
Special Reports
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Our Favorite Broadway Bernie Sanders Memes From Inauguration Day
The Senator from Vermont becomes a delightful meme.
Watch: Original <em>Rent</em> Stars and Broadway's Best Celebrate Biden-Harris With "Seasons of Love"
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Watch: Original Rent Stars and Broadway's Best Celebrate Biden-Harris With "Seasons of Love"
The video performance aired during the inauguration concert.
Darek DelGaudio beside the signature gold brick of <em>In & Of Itself</em>.
Reviews
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Review: Derek DelGaudio Elicits Wonderment and Deep Thought in New In & Of Itself Film
The conceptual magician's hit off-Broadway show is now available to a wider audience in a new filmed version on Hulu.
Patricia Clarkson and John Slattery
Theater News
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Patricia Clarkson, John Slattery, Bradley Whitford to Star in Three Days of Rain Reading
The original cast of Richard Greenberg's play will reunite with director Evan Yionoulis.
Rita Hayworth, Frank Sinatra, and Kim Novak in a promotional image for <em>Pal Joey</em>
TV News
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TCM to Air a Day of "Joe" Movies, Including Pal Joey, to Celebrate Biden Inauguration
Other classics airing include The Story of G.I. Joe and Mighty Joe Young.
Randy Jackson and Jane Krakowski
Interviews
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Interview: Jane Krakowski on Hosting Name That Tune and Singing and Dancing in Schmigadoon!
Krakowski discusses her two latest projects, both filmed in other countries during the pandemic.
Watch Laura Benanti's Farewell Performance as Soon-to-Be Ex-First Lady Melania Trump
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Watch Laura Benanti's Farewell Performance as Soon-to-Be Ex-First Lady Melania Trump
Benanti parodies Beauty and the Beast in this last segment from The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.
(image provided by Disney Plus)
TV News
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Broadway Star-Laden Original Muppet Show Will Stream on Disney Plus Next Month
The 1976-81 television series featured guests ranging from Joel Grey to Ethel Merman.
Aleshea Harris
Theater News
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Aleshea Harris Wins 2021 Hermitage Greenfield Prize
Harris is the author of Is God Is and What to Send Up When It Goes Down.
John Lloyd Young
Cabaret News
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John Lloyd Young to Present Valentine's Day Concert Live From Las Vegas
The show will take place February 12.
Philip J. Smith
Obituaries
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Philip J. Smith, Chairman Emeritus of the Shubert Organization, Dies at 89
Smith passed from Covid-19 complications.
Flashback Friday: Betty White and Carol Channing Sing "Bosom Buddies"
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Flashback Friday: Betty White and Carol Channing Sing "Bosom Buddies"
Celebrate White's 99th birthday this weekend with this delightful video.
BRIDGERTON (L to R) FLORENCE HUNT as HYACINTH BRIDGERTON, LUKE NEWTON as COLIN BRIDGERTON, RUTH GEMMELL as LADY VIOLET BRIDGERTON, PHOEBE DYNEVOR as DAPHNE BRIDGERTON, CLAUDIA JESSIE as ELOISE BRIDGERTON, JONATHAN BAILEY as ANTHONY BRIDGERTON, WILL TILSTON as GREGORY BRIDGERTON and LUKE THOMPSON as BENEDICT BRIDGERTON in episode 105 of BRIDGERTON Cr. LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX © 2020
Theater News
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Bridgerton Musical Created by TikTok User Abigail Barlow
Let's face it, this was sort of inevitable – but the results are pretty great.
Emma Thompson
Film News
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Emma Thompson to Play Miss Trunchbull in Matilda Musical Movie
Thompson has joined the cast of the upcoming Netflix film.
Exclusive: Watch Denis O'Hare in a Clip From This Week's Episode of <em>American Gods</em>
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Exclusive: Watch Denis O'Hare in a Clip From This Week's Episode of American Gods
O'Hare guest-stars in the series, opposite lead Ian McShane.
Susan Lucci
Theater News
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Stars From All My Children, General Hospital, and More Will Lead Broadway Cares Benefit Concert
The event will take place this February.
Victoria Clark, Kelli O'Hara, and Matthew Morrison in <em>The Light in the Piazza</em>
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Victoria Clark, Kelli O'Hara, Matthew Morrison Set for Light in the Piazza Virtual Reunion
Lincoln Center Theater will present the event later this month.